$103 million dedicated to mental health and wellness. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced last week that $103 million will be awarded to help improve…
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At-Home COVID-19 Tests to Become More Accessible
President’s administration sets aside $70 million for new test development. On Monday, the White House announced that it would begin a cross-department initiative to make over-the-counter at-home COVID-19…
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Health Officials Warn of Vaccine Shortages
Supply and production is lagging behind the demand. American health experts warned that the nation might experience vaccine shortages in the coming days due to the ambitious efforts…
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Nation Prepares for Vaccine Distribution
Federal government crafts strategies as nation faces highest infection rate of entire pandemic. With the announcement that major advancements have been made in the search for a viable…
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New Rule Puts More Transparency on Health Insurers
Goal is to bring greater competition to the industry. Under a rule finalized by the president’s administration Thursday, health insurers will be required to post publicly, in advance,…
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Hackers Target Hospitals with Ransomware Attacks
Criminals go after healthcare already stressed by coronavirus. The FBI, Department of Health and Human Services, and the Department of Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency warned…
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States and Tribes Receive $1.5 Billion to Combat Opioid Crisis
HHS makes first disbursement in two reponse programs. Last week, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services began…
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White House Streamlines COVID Response
All new data to be sent directly to the Department of Health and Human Services In an effort to better understand the current status of the COVID-19 pandemic…
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Nursing Home COVID-19 Testing to Increase and Accelerate
HHS announces initiative for rapid tests. At President Trump’s behest, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is authorizing the distribution of rapid point-of-care tests, approved by…
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COVID-19 Fatalities Continue to Decline
HHS evaluating renewal of national health emergency. According to mortality data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, deaths attributable to pneumonia, influenza, or COVID-19 have decreased…
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